Cities

Barcelona leads the way in reviving democracy and participation of citizens. Joan Subirats talks about how cities can shape a better governance architecture and complement the current system centred on nation-states.

The editor-in-chief introduces the 16th thematic edition ‘Talk of the Town’ and its foray into the political dynamics and struggles of the city in Europe and beyond.

We spoke to the Secretary-General of ICLEI, a global network of cities and local actors working together against threats such as climate change.

How much difference can a Green mayor make? An interview with Lefteris Ioannidis, mayor of Kozani, Greece.

Cities contain most of the world’s population and innovation. But are we in danger of over-stating the power of cities to cure all our contemporary ills?